Presenting information on applied topics in horticultural science, this text is a serial continuation series of review articles on research in the production of commercial horticultural crops, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. This volume gives an overview of the topic by collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in the field. Furthermore, it contains numerous references which provide access to this information, bridging the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.